Day 1: Leave Dahab - Step into Petra’s Ancient World
1. 5:00 AM – The Journey Begins
An extraordinary destination awaits across the water! Start by leaving Dahab at an early hour and head to Taba Heights Marina, where you'll sail to Jordan. Keep your travel documents handy for the crossing and arrival formalities.
2. Across the Sea to Aqaba
Board the boat to Aqaba and watch the Egyptian coastline give way to the Jordanian shore. On arrival, meet the local representative at the Royal Yacht Club before continuing your journey inland.
3. Travel from Aqaba to Petra
Settle into your air-conditioned bus for the drive toward Petra. The scenery changes as you move away from the coast and into Jordan’s dramatic interior, building anticipation for the remarkable place ahead.
4. Enter a City Written in Stone
Your Petra visit begins with a short, included horse ride from the entrance toward the Siq. Continue into the narrow passage between towering rock walls, where the landscape creates a striking introduction to the ancient city.
5. Meet Petra’s Most Famous Landmark
With your licensed guide, explore Petra’s extraordinary architecture and discover the stories of the Nabataeans who built their city in the desert. See Al Khazneh, the celebrated Treasury, and admire the intricate details carved into the natural sandstone. As you explore, your guide will help connect the monuments to Petra’s past as a thriving center of trade and culture.
6. Dinner and Overnight Stay
After your tour, enjoy an open-buffet lunch at the hotel. Also, dinner and breakfast are included, giving you time to rest before heading back to Egypt the next day.